Obituaries
DRAZELL H. DENSON
Sep 22, 2025
Drazell “Zell” Hermel Denson entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 37. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Drazell was educated in both Jefferson and New Orleans Parish School Systems and completed his training at Job Corps. He built his career working for the Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Board as a...
CHARLES BERNARD GAUNICHAUX, SR.
Oct 6, 2025
Charles Bernard Gaunichaux, Sr. life journey came to an end on Monday October 6, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Charles was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. He served his country in the United States Army. “Gator”, as he was affectionately known by...
LEBORAH HOWARD JONES
Oct 10, 2025
Leborah “Bitty” “Mother Jones” Howard Jones departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leborah was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Nicholson for many years and helped run Ophelia Restaurant. She was one of...
JO ANN MURRAY PRICE
Mar 31, 2025
Jo Ann Murray Price transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of Mobile, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Jo Ann was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued her studies at Delgado Community College in Computer Science. She was...
DEBRA ANN AUGUSTUS
Oct 4, 2025
Debra Ann Augustus departed this life peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 71, embraced in the love of her family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA.Debra life was a beautiful tapestry, woven with threads of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever shine brightly in our hearts. Her spirit continues to...
GAYNELL MARIE ADAMS
Oct 5, 2025
Gaynell Marie Darensburg Adams, M.Ed. entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 59. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Marrero, LA, Gaynell was a proud graduate of L.B. Landry Sr. High School, where she excelled academically and was actively involved in various leadership roles, including...
TIMOTHY ALEXANDER MASSENBURG
Sep 16, 2025
Timothy Alexander Massenburg entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Timothy was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force and United States Air Force Reserve for 42 years. Timothy...
FREDERICK BANKS
Oct 3, 2025
Frederick “Butch” Banks, age 77, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA “Butch”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a graduate of Lincoln High School, where he excelled in sports, earning him countless trophies, medals,...
CHERYL LANE SQUIRE
Oct 2, 2025
Cheryl Lane Squire entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 59. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Cheryl was a graduate of Loyola University where she received her bachelor degree, and her master degree with University of Phoenix. She was employed as a social worker. Cheryl was faithful member of James...
MARY D JONES
Sep 25, 2025
Mary D. Jones entered eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Mary was employed as a bar attendant. Beloved mother of Willie Jones, Jr. and Derrick L. Jones. Daughter of the late Lawrence Davis, Sr. and Alma C....
BETTY J MARRERO
Sep 28, 2025
Betty Jean Marrero peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Betty was employed as a Sales Associate with Dillard’s Department Store. Beloved wife of the late Warren Marrero. Devoted mother...
ADA ANTOINE CHANCELLOR
Oct 5, 2025
Ada Antoine Chancellor entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ada was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1966. She was a former employee with Krauss Department Store for 11 years and Jefferson Parish School System for 5 years. Beloved mother of Warren...
HILDA TATE TRICHE
Oct 1, 2025
Hilda Faye Triche entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a native of Franklinton, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Hilda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins Class of 1970. She was a retired certified monitor technician. Beloved wife of Gregory Triche. Loving mother...
VINEY DAVENPORT
Sep 24, 2025
Viney M. Davenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus, at the age of 83. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. Viney began her professional journey as a line cook with Rendezvous at Maison Blanche and later found her true calling as...
ALBERTA HARRIS CASTON
Sep 26, 2025
Alberta Harris Caston, age 72, entered into eternal rest at St. Margaret’s Nursing Home on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alberta was a graduate of Hinds County Agricultural High School and was a former warehouse worker. Beloved partner of 31 years to David Abadie. Devoted mother of Angela...
RONALD JOHNSON
Sep 19, 2025
Ronald Johnson entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Houston, TX for the past 10 years. Ronald was a proud graduate of O. Perry Walker Senior High School Class of 1982. After high school, he attended SUNO and completed certifications to...
MERCEDES FAVORITE LEMIEUX
Sep 29, 2025
Mercedes Favorite Lemieux entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mercedes was an entrepreneur and a former caregiver. Beloved wife of the late Norman David Lemieux. Loving mother of Bruce David (Raynetta), Kenneth Joseph (Regina),...
DAMITA JO NELSON
Sep 19, 2025
Damita Jo Nelson entered eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Damita attended L. W. Higgins High School, and she was a former employee with West Jefferson Medical Center as a patient service worker. Beloved wife...
HESTER MAE SPEED
Sep 29, 2025
Hester Mae Speed entered eternal rest at her residence on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a native of Amite, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Hester was a former cook with Tucker’s Grocery. Beloved wife of the late Walter Speed. Devoted mother of Tyrone Prevost, Stanley Speed, Vincenne Speed, Emanuel Speed, Tegre Lemon,...
JAMES BRAZLEY
Sep 30, 2025
James Brazley passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. James was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School, and he was employed as a laborer for many years. Devoted husband of Regina Brazley. Beloved father of Miesha Alexis...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
